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On September 1, the legendary Margaritaville singer, Jimmy Buffett, passed away. Despite having only one of his songs in the top 10, he was an incredibly successful music billionaire. I think one of the things that made him popular with his “Parrot Head” fans was that his songs and concerts depicted a relaxed lifestyle that…

I grew up with three older brothers. The disadvantage was that I was the last to benefit from well-worn hand-me-downs. The advantage was that those well-worn items would only make it to me if they had passed the test of surviving three boys. It was the same with their experiences growing up. They would pass…

Digital document management is a system used to store documents and information in a manner that: Reduces file search time Reduces the potential of lost files Increases file retrieval rate Frees up expensive physical office space Increases security by making it harder for files to be lost, misfiled, seen or stolen Backups can be easily…

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It This old saying is thought to be attributed to Thomas Bertram Lance, a staff member in President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 administration. In the May 1977 newsletter, Nation’s Business, Lance is quoted as saying he can save Uncle Sam billions of dollars if he can get the government to…

  On my most recent vacation, I was reminded of a not-so-long-ago time when I would carry a camera bag, a pocket phone book of numbers, a long-distance calling card, and a portable cassette player to listen to music. Okay, maybe it was actually a long time ago, but it was still in my lifetime.…

The concept and process of spring cleaning has so many positive elements. Spring cleaning your home or office can have a positive effect on morale and productivity. The same is true for your business records management program. Here are a few reasons why: Mental Health. Living and working in a neat and organized environment helps…